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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Brian A. Joyce Served 1997 - 2016 Democrat - Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.15  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1407 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 15) of Brian Joyce, Robert Hedlund, Patricia Jehlen and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to provide for the abolition of the Governor's Council. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.44  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1216 By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Margaret A. Bagley, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.48  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1227 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to parental leave. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.49  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1228 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to create and authorize level iv behavioral treatment interventions. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.50  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1229 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 50) of Brian A. Joyce and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to create a special commission on behavior modification. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.51  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1410 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Brian A. Joyce, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the humane treatment of disabled persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.108  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1230 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 108) of Brian A. Joyce, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.109  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1261 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Brian A. Joyce, Linda Dorcena Forry and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to grant a license for the sale of wines and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises of a certain restaurant. [Local approval received.] Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.110  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1549 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 110) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to liability insurance for licensed site professionals . Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1248 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of Brian A. Joyce and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish school nutrition education classes. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.275  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1245 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 275) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to protect assets of the spouse of a nursing home resident. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.309  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1231 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 309) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to polling place safety. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.358  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1822 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Joyce for legislation relative to the Charles L. Bowley Memorial Bridge [Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.428  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1250 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to provide for public safeguards and protections for users of automated teller machines. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.429  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1563 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Brian A. Joyce and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to provide health care coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.512  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1268 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 512) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to promote Medicaid generic drug competition and savings. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.792  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1216 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 792) of Brian A. Joyce and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation requiring police notification to certain neighbors of level 2 sex offenders. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.793  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1219 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 793) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to mandate that offenses for which a pardon has been granted be expunged from criminal offender record information reports. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.794  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1221 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 794) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to allow for increased efficiencies in judicial administration. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.795  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1222 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to dissemination of criminal offender record information to providers of in-home cleaning services. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.796  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1253 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 796) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to remove the requirement to provide notice to the department of mental health of a license granted to a guardian to sell real estate. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.797  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1551 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to updating the definition of cocaine. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.798  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1552 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 798) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to updating the drug class A schedule. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.799  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1558 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to motor vehicle homicide sentencing. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.800  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1561 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 800) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to spousal immunity. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.801  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1565 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 801) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the definition of methylenedioxy methamphetamine. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.802  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1567 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Brian A. Joyce and Louis L. Kafka for legislation relative to the drug Salvinorin. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.934  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1234 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Joyce for legislation to prevent discrimination based on veteran's status [Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.935  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1258 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Brian A. Joyce and David M. Torrisi for legislation relative to health and safety on public construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.936  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1260 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Brian A. Joyce and David M. Torrisi for legislation relative to private construction contracts. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1034  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1236 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1034) of Joyce for legislation relative to prohibiting the use or sale of polystyrene packaging [Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1309  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1238 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Hedlund and Joyce for legislation relative to the divestment of state assets from nations that sponsor terrorism [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1310  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1239 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the retirement options of certain educational personnel. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1311  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1241 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Galvin and Joyce for legislation to establish early retirement incentives for the Blue Hills retirement system [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1312  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1243 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1312) of Joyce for legislation to authorize creditable service for certain public higher education faculty and professional employees [Joint Committee on Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1437  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1174 By Mr. Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1437) of William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce relative to the spaying and neutering of cats. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1460  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1136 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1460) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to extend the investment tax credit to all corporations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1461  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1168 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1461) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to abolish the sting tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1462  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1173 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1462) of Brian A. Joyce and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation to expand senior tax reductions for volunteer services . Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1463  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1177 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1463) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to impose an excise on the use of plastic carryout bags in certain stores. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1464  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1189 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1464) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to expand the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1465  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1194 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1465) of Brian A. Joyce and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to senior property tax credit. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1466  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1195 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1466) of Brian A. Joyce and Robert L. Hedlund for legislation relative to property tax rebates for senior citizens. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1468  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1569 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1468) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to contributions to 401(k) by self-employed persons. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1469  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1572 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Joyce for legislation to create the Borderland State Park trust fund [Joint Committee on Revenue].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1583  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1203 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1583) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to authorize the leasing of the Leo J. Martin memorial golf course. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1584  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1204 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1584) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the Max Ulin rink. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1585  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1208 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1585) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to provide the Commonwealth with greater flexibility in public contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1586  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1209 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1586) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to create flexibility in contracting for public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1587  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1210 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1587) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to create a performance management system for the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1588  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1211 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to authorize the leasing of Ponkapoag Golf Course. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1600  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1176 By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1600) of William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce authorizing and directing the Teachers Retirement Board to permit Henry Mcdeed to elect into the alternative superannuation retirement benefit program. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1601  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1471 By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce relative to retired capitol police officers disabled in the performance of duty. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1602  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1503 By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce relative to retired capitol police officers disabled in the performance of duty. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1752  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1223 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1752) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to eliminate the use of capital funds for operating and personnel expenses. . Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1753  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1224 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1753) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the protection of pedestrians at crosswalks. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1754  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1225 By Mr. Joyce, petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1754) of Joyce for legislation to professionalize the delivery of core services at the registry of motor vehicles [Joint Committee on Transportation].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1843  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1550 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1843) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation to regulate franchise agreements . Community Development and Small Businesses.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1892  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1923 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12 and Senate Rule 20) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1892) of Brian Joyce, Mark Cusack, Walter F. Timilty and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kevin Sitler, an employee of the Department of Corrections. [Public Service].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1897  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1910 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1897) of Brian Joyce for legislation relative to homeowners associations. [Housing].
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2000  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1966 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2000) of Brian A. Joyce, Bruce J. Ayers, Mark J. Cusack and Walter F. Timilty for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Frank Silveira, and employee of the Department of Revenue. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2052  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2092 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2052) of Brian A. Joyce and Linda Dorcena Forry (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Milton to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premise of a certain restaurant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2188  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2141 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2188) of Brian A. Joyce and Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Emmy Diaz, an employee of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission . Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2368  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2274 By Mr. Joyce, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Brian A. Joyce and Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the town of Milton from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3506  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3812 By Representative Galvin of Canton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of William C. Galvin and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the position of deputy chief of police in the town of Canton from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3793  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3991 By Representative Canavan of Brockton and Senator Joyce, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3793) of Christine E. Canavan, Geraldine Creedon and Brian A. Joyce (by vote of the town) relative to rent regulations and control of evictions in mobile home parks in the town of Easton. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.160  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1578 By Mr. Joyce (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 160) of Robert Jepson for legislation relative to agricultural zoning. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.430  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1581 By Mr. Joyce (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Andres Lessing for legislation relative to in vitro fertilization for the purposes of genetic testing. Financial Services. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1467  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1267 By Mr. Joyce (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1467) of Brian A. Joyce for legislation relative to the local option meals excise. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.